Undefeated and Unstoppable: Lonnie M. ‘25 leads Browning Table Tennis to New Heights

Lonnie M. ‘25 serving during a table tennis match this past year.

Lonnie M. does not just play table tennis—he dominates it. With a record of 43-0 during his first high school career as a Browning Athlete, the undefeated senior is not done yet.

Lonnie started playing table tennis in the first grade at the age of seven. Today, he currently practices at the Gold Coast Table Tennis Center in Port Washington, Long Island. With countless practices each year, Lonnie is not foreign to this sport.

The Browning School Varsity Table Tennis Team is coming off a 3-2 victory on Friday, January 10th, against Fieldston. Defending the Browning Kurani Gym, Browning held on to close games to secure the win.

With a record of 8-1, the Varsity team has been commanding the league. Notable wins include two 5-0 victories against Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, two 4-1 victories against Lycée Français De New York, and a 3-2 win against Calhoun. Lonnie, regardless of the score, always keeps his preparation consistent and finds happiness in what he does best:

“I am the captain of my own ship. There will be ups and downs, but in the end, I find joy in what you do, and the rest comes naturally,” said Lonnie M. ‘25.

Lonnie’s leadership often involves coaching the players mid-game, calming them down, and running through the game plan before each match. Lonnie encourages players to search for the opponent’s weaknesses while even playing against his teammates to build on their strengths.

“Lonnie’s record undermines his talent. When you watch him play, he doesn’t just win, he takes over, winning by a landslide nearly every match,” said James C. ‘25.

Although table tennis is played individually, the league format makes it a team game. During Lonnie’s freshman and sophomore seasons, the team lost nearly every match despite attempting to make minor adjustments to fix the problem. Now, they are almost unbeatable.

With a dream to win a championship and further cement his legacy at the school, Lonnie shows up to each practice with passion and determination. No matter what, he will find a way to win.

“Browning Table Tennis has the best chance at a championship this year than it ever has,” said Lonnie M. ‘25.

The NYCAL playoffs begin on February 7th. Stay tuned.